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618 days until the midterms

Looking forward to the Trump Justice Department explaining how birth right citizenship is unconstitutional but a South Africa born oligarch has the legal authority to fire every single federal employee by tweet.

The order to email Elon Musk five things you did last week or else you’re fired appears to be illegal. More here.

Next big protest from #50501 et al is on March 4

Elon doesn't seem to understand how the federal government works.

Rep Gerry Connolly (D-VA): “The capricious dismissal threatened in Mr. Musk’s post is illegal & cannot be tolerated..Musk’s post is an insult to federal workers & shows that he lacks a basic understanding that many federal workers will not be receiving this email in time to respond by the deadline”

This really is Bernie’s bailiwick. He does bring out a crowd. open.substack.com/pub/politicu...

@andrewbatesnc.bsky.social analyzes the underlying goal behind Trump's concepts of an economic plan: "He is actively raising costs himself so he can turn around and use the revenue from those tariff taxes to cut taxes for the rich." #saturdayshow

This an incredibly real and salient point...

Chris Meagher reacts to Trump's firing of top military official Gen. C.Q. Brown: "Hegseth is focused on fighting culture wars and scoring political points. C.Q. Brown is focused on making sure that we are deterring and ready for war, if it should come." #saturdayshow

Heroes are popping up everywhere.

#TideIsTurning @warren.senate.gov www.usatoday.com/story/news/l...

This. [Watch. You will not be disappointed.] #PBSNewshour www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE8J...

Rep. Jason Crow: “The purge of senior officers at DOD is deeply troubling, but purging JAG officers worries me the most. “JAG officers interpret law for our commanders. They help determine what's lawful and constitutional. “Replacing these military lawyers with Trump loyalists is so dangerous.”

@pbsnews.bsky.social #PBSNewshour www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE8J...

youtu.be/m5nIPFtBNOk?...

Should I do something crazy (start watching The West Wing at this particular moment in our nation’s history)?

Corruption in plain sight. DeSantis and the Florida GOP have done nothing to address. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...

youtu.be/vSilE1oyQYM

Woohoo!! 🔥🔥 Go Bernie! @sanders.senate.gov

The federal agency responsible for traffic safety, which has been investigating self-driving technology in Tesla vehicles, will fire a “modest” number of employees, an agency spokesman said Friday.

At the Long Beach Tesla Takedown, lots of folks out here (I’d estimate probably 40-50 so far) and lots of support from cars driving by. Come out and join!

In the depths of the Nebraskan winter, 2400 people came out to listen to Bernie Sanders in Omaha last night. 800 had to be turned away at the door. Over 190,000 tuned into the livestream. There is a movement to be harnessed here. @sanders.senate.gov (📸 Anna Bahr)

Woohoo!! 🔥🔥 Go Bernie! @sanders.senate.gov

abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

But why? It’s a mystery!

Is anyone else experiencing a need to stockpile food? I swear, my freezer has never been so full, my pantry stuffed with herbs, dried beans, onion and potatoes.

In the week since Trump's hostile takeover of The Kennedy Center, ticket sales dropped by roughly 50 percent compared to the previous week, a "stunning aberration," according to staff members, per WAPO.

I gifted this so you can read it. DOGE is an absolute joke! If these kinds of mistakes were made in corporate America, or even by real government employees, they would all be fired. The incompetence is simply spectacular! www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

I spent some time this morning writing down what I think Trump is up to with the USPS. open.substack.com/pub/theweekl...

WaPo Page One: “If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said .. “But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Spotted in Wisconsin. $10.49 for eggs. Prices keep going up and Donald Trump isn’t doing a damn thing about it!

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

Also if you feel strongly about Eric Adams, you should call your city councilmember to express that and ask for their position. You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.

'Not good': Ex-Trump official sounds alarm on ominous economic signals www.rawstory.com/larry-kudlow...

#BrianGibbs #NationalParkRanger www.cbsnews.com/news/nationa...

www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...

#BernieSanders @sanders.senate.gov #Billionaires #BrianGibbs #ParkRangers Includes a powerful message from recently laid-off Park Ranger Brian Gibbs. berniesanders.com

www.wcax.com/2025/02/22/s...

You don't fire Judge Advocates General unless you plan on issuing unlawful orders. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

I believe @berniesanders4.bsky.social has the right tact, here. He's making this about what it really actually is: the 1% against the rest of us. They've declared war on us. Dems would be wise to go all in on this strategy and messaging. nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/02/22/o...